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London : Piatkus, 2019.
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Fantasy. Fiction. Romance. Science Fiction. HTML: Fans of Firefly and Star Wars can't help but fall for this sexy new paranormal romance from the author of the USA Today bestselling fantasy, THE KINGMAKER CHRONICLES. The galaxy's most wanted captain must trust her life to a charming and mysterious rogue if she doesn't want to see her latest mission go up in smoke... Tess Bailey: the galaxy's Most Wanted. Captain Tess Bailey and her ragtag crew are on the run, pursued by a tyrant who'll take them dead or alive. Her best hope is a tall, dark, and much-too-appealing stranger, Shade Ganavan. The handsome charmer claims he can help, but his motivations are far from clear... Shade Ganavan: arrogance, charm...and that special roguish something that makes you want to scream. There's no denying their chemistry, but with the dreaded Dark Watch closing in, what Tess and Shade don't know about each other might get them killed...unless they can set aside their differences and learn to trust each other before it's too late. This is no average space opera. Everyone is raving about Amanda Bouchet's Nightchaser: "Breathtakingly hot."�??Booklist STARRED REVIEW "Chock-full of intrigue, heroism, conflict, and sexual tension."�??Kirkus STARRED REVIEW "Out-of-this-world."�??JENNIFER ESTEP, New York Times and USA Today bestselling author "Believe me when I say you need to own this book and anything Amanda Bouchet writes forever."�??Kate LeBeau, Anderson's Bookshop (Naperville, IL) "Makes an early bid for one of the best titles of the year."�??Entertainm… (more)
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LibraryThing member BethYacoub
I was SUPER excited to start this book because I really enjoyed Amanda Bouchet's Kingmaker Chronicles. Nightchaser was not what I had originally expected, though I really should have known better. It was a sexy, fun, exciting, high octane space romp with kick ass females and strong character
I will be sitting here anxiously awaiting the rest of the series.
~Enjoy
*** I received a copy of this book from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review ***
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development. The characters were fleshed out beautifully. They were tangible, relateable, likeable and detestable (when need be... helllooooo daddy issues). The world building was great and there was even some blushworthy Sexy Time... a la Amanda Bouchet's norm. Her ability to write characters and situations that you can't help but love is praiseworthy. She has even mastered the art of making the secondary and tertiary characters as loveable/loatheable as the MCs, an enviable talent. If you're a fan of Mrs. Bouchet then this is a must have (unless you're not into scifi... then you probably aren't even reading this review :-). If you're new to her work and are a fan of female characters that inspire you to take on the world(s) in fun and sexy ways then you should definitely give this a go.I will be sitting here anxiously awaiting the rest of the series.
~Enjoy
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LibraryThing member Madison_Fairbanks
Nightchaser by Amanda Bouchet
Science fiction romantic adventure. Adult female protagonist. First in a series. Not a cliffhanger but a good feeling of adventures to come.
Alternating view points with the heroine in first person and the hero in third person. Interesting dynamic but confusing once or
I enjoyed this fast-paced read. Exciting and captivating with an altruistic heroine.
Excerpt
“Well, Shade Ganavan, I need someone to repair my ship. Do you know of anyone who has at least eight standard tiles of reinforced, space-worthy metal, welding equipment, and a way to get it all up to the three-hundred-and-fourteenth level of the Squirrel Tree?”
His head reared back. “You’re in the f**ing Squirrel Tree? Sh*t, princess, I guarantee they’re ripping you off.”
I bristled. “It was the only place to land.”
“Says the guy who controls the tower, who’s paid off by the guy who owns the Squirrel Tree.” He looked genuinely annoyed on my behalf. It was nice. I couldn’t remember the last time a stranger had stuck up for me simply on principle. This guy was such a contradiction. Shade Ganavan had oodles of arrogance, oodles of charm, and oodles of something that made me want to kick him in the nuts.”
Excerpt from the Nightchaser by Amanda Bouchet.
I received a copy of this book from NetGalley. I also purchased a copy to share.
Science fiction romantic adventure. Adult female protagonist. First in a series. Not a cliffhanger but a good feeling of adventures to come.
Alternating view points with the heroine in first person and the hero in third person. Interesting dynamic but confusing once or
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twice. I enjoyed this fast-paced read. Exciting and captivating with an altruistic heroine.
Excerpt
“Well, Shade Ganavan, I need someone to repair my ship. Do you know of anyone who has at least eight standard tiles of reinforced, space-worthy metal, welding equipment, and a way to get it all up to the three-hundred-and-fourteenth level of the Squirrel Tree?”
His head reared back. “You’re in the f**ing Squirrel Tree? Sh*t, princess, I guarantee they’re ripping you off.”
I bristled. “It was the only place to land.”
“Says the guy who controls the tower, who’s paid off by the guy who owns the Squirrel Tree.” He looked genuinely annoyed on my behalf. It was nice. I couldn’t remember the last time a stranger had stuck up for me simply on principle. This guy was such a contradiction. Shade Ganavan had oodles of arrogance, oodles of charm, and oodles of something that made me want to kick him in the nuts.”
Excerpt from the Nightchaser by Amanda Bouchet.
I received a copy of this book from NetGalley. I also purchased a copy to share.
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LibraryThing member Carolesrandomlife
I must say that I ended up enjoying this book quite a bit. It did take me a while to really get into the story but once I did I had a lot of fun with it. I was really eager to read this book since I really liked her books from the Kingmaker Chronicles trilogy. This is the first book in a brand new
Tess Bailey and her crew start out this story in a bit of trouble. They have a stolen lab attached to their ship and are about to be caught. They take a chance on a risky maneuver to escape and then need to put the pieces back together. Their ship needs a lot of work and they are wanted by the authorities. Tess runs into Shade who happens to have the skills to put her ship back together.
I did like the characters in this story quite a bit. Tess was a bit of a mystery especially as the story started but I liked her more an more as we learned more about her past. She considers her crew to be her best friends but she has kept her past hidden from even them. Tess was smart, loyal, and kind, but unsure when it came to Shade. Shade has been through some things and has made some big mistakes. I must say that I liked him right away. He seemed incredibly confident and observant. He does have a pretty big conflict of interest to contend with and I did enjoy getting the chance to peer into his head as he tried to figure out what he wanted to do.
I really did like Shade and Tess together even though it seemed to take a long time for things to start happening. I thought that they had great chemistry and their personalities seemed to mesh very nicely together. I really enjoyed the fact that they had some rather heartwarming scenes, some steamy scenes, some were filled with humor, and some with action. No matter what kind of scene they were in, it seemed that their characters just made it better because they were working together. I also really liked seeing the relationships that Tess had with her crew, who were really more like her family than anything.
I would recommend this book to anyone that enjoys romance blended with some lighter science fiction. I think that this book is a solid first entry in what I expect will be an exciting series. I cannot wait to read more from Amanda Bouchet!
I received a digital review copy of this book from Sourcebooks Casablanca via Edelweiss.
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series that blends science fiction with romance and I think it worked really well.Tess Bailey and her crew start out this story in a bit of trouble. They have a stolen lab attached to their ship and are about to be caught. They take a chance on a risky maneuver to escape and then need to put the pieces back together. Their ship needs a lot of work and they are wanted by the authorities. Tess runs into Shade who happens to have the skills to put her ship back together.
I did like the characters in this story quite a bit. Tess was a bit of a mystery especially as the story started but I liked her more an more as we learned more about her past. She considers her crew to be her best friends but she has kept her past hidden from even them. Tess was smart, loyal, and kind, but unsure when it came to Shade. Shade has been through some things and has made some big mistakes. I must say that I liked him right away. He seemed incredibly confident and observant. He does have a pretty big conflict of interest to contend with and I did enjoy getting the chance to peer into his head as he tried to figure out what he wanted to do.
I really did like Shade and Tess together even though it seemed to take a long time for things to start happening. I thought that they had great chemistry and their personalities seemed to mesh very nicely together. I really enjoyed the fact that they had some rather heartwarming scenes, some steamy scenes, some were filled with humor, and some with action. No matter what kind of scene they were in, it seemed that their characters just made it better because they were working together. I also really liked seeing the relationships that Tess had with her crew, who were really more like her family than anything.
I would recommend this book to anyone that enjoys romance blended with some lighter science fiction. I think that this book is a solid first entry in what I expect will be an exciting series. I cannot wait to read more from Amanda Bouchet!
I received a digital review copy of this book from Sourcebooks Casablanca via Edelweiss.
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LibraryThing member eyes.2c
' "Evil is evil!” [... not] "a perspective".'
Ok I'm totally sold on Nightchaser! The characters are feisty, heroic, damaged and easily identified with. A fast paced romantic space opera with Bouchet's particular brand of panache. I can well see why she claims Robin Hood and Star Wars as her
Captain Tess Bailey and her crew, escapees from an horrendous prison are committed to righting wrongs against a harsh and intractable dictator, the conquering Overlord. With the opening sequence, Tess and crew find themselves in an unwinnable situation. And this is just the beginning!
Tess' soliloquies on the place of novels in this totalitarian world are a window into Bouchet's soul.
“Because novels stir feelings, wishes, and the heart,” [Tess] said. “Not all ideas and thoughts need to be proven, or even can be, and the Overseer is only interested in—no, only allows—what can be measured and quantified and put in a neat little box.”
And again Tess' (Bouchet's) magical thoughts on "kindred spirits".
"For some reason, it made [Tess] think of a huge web connecting everyone who fought the oppressive regime in whatever way they could, big or small. The image morphed into stars, bright spots of hope and courage winking all over the Dark—one giant constellation, spread out, but strong. Stronger than the Overseer thought."
I'm in love with the enticing Shade Ganavan (drool!) who manages to both complicate and simplify his and Tess' situation. Shade himself is pulled between his own long term plans and his unexpected feelings for Tess. The chemistry between them goes nova!
I'll also be fascinated to find out what the Big Guy's story is and where other characters will develop. Ahh! So many questions that only future parts of the series will reveal. I can hardly wait!
A NetGalley ARC
Ok I'm totally sold on Nightchaser! The characters are feisty, heroic, damaged and easily identified with. A fast paced romantic space opera with Bouchet's particular brand of panache. I can well see why she claims Robin Hood and Star Wars as her
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muses, referring to "these characters and their epic struggle" as strong influences. I'm also seeing shades of Elizabeth Moon's Vatta series.Captain Tess Bailey and her crew, escapees from an horrendous prison are committed to righting wrongs against a harsh and intractable dictator, the conquering Overlord. With the opening sequence, Tess and crew find themselves in an unwinnable situation. And this is just the beginning!
Tess' soliloquies on the place of novels in this totalitarian world are a window into Bouchet's soul.
“Because novels stir feelings, wishes, and the heart,” [Tess] said. “Not all ideas and thoughts need to be proven, or even can be, and the Overseer is only interested in—no, only allows—what can be measured and quantified and put in a neat little box.”
And again Tess' (Bouchet's) magical thoughts on "kindred spirits".
"For some reason, it made [Tess] think of a huge web connecting everyone who fought the oppressive regime in whatever way they could, big or small. The image morphed into stars, bright spots of hope and courage winking all over the Dark—one giant constellation, spread out, but strong. Stronger than the Overseer thought."
I'm in love with the enticing Shade Ganavan (drool!) who manages to both complicate and simplify his and Tess' situation. Shade himself is pulled between his own long term plans and his unexpected feelings for Tess. The chemistry between them goes nova!
I'll also be fascinated to find out what the Big Guy's story is and where other characters will develop. Ahh! So many questions that only future parts of the series will reveal. I can hardly wait!
A NetGalley ARC
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LibraryThing member STACYatUFI
I truly loved everything about NIGHTCHASER.
I love a badass female and Tess definitely fit the bill. She started out as a huge mystery, but I loved unraveling her story in NIGHTCHASER. Shade was also mysterious and a bit cocky, but in a sexy confident way. I really enjoyed Tess and Shade together.
The other characters in NIGHTCHASER were just as strong as the main characters. Tess' crew all meshed well and brought a ton to the story. I enjoyed learning everything that was revealed about them.
The Endeavor world is complex, but what we have gotten so far has been well built. There was plenty of danger involved in NIGHTCHASER and their were plenty of times that I was left on the edge of my seat.
NIGHTCHASER introduces the Endeavor series with a bang and I hope that STARBREAKER lives up to it. Unfortunately we have to wait until April 2020 to find out.
* This book was provided free of charge from the publisher in exchange for an honest review.
I love a badass female and Tess definitely fit the bill. She started out as a huge mystery, but I loved unraveling her story in NIGHTCHASER. Shade was also mysterious and a bit cocky, but in a sexy confident way. I really enjoyed Tess and Shade together.
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It took awhile for them to get past their dance of mistrust, but their personalities and chemistry really worked. The other characters in NIGHTCHASER were just as strong as the main characters. Tess' crew all meshed well and brought a ton to the story. I enjoyed learning everything that was revealed about them.
The Endeavor world is complex, but what we have gotten so far has been well built. There was plenty of danger involved in NIGHTCHASER and their were plenty of times that I was left on the edge of my seat.
NIGHTCHASER introduces the Endeavor series with a bang and I hope that STARBREAKER lives up to it. Unfortunately we have to wait until April 2020 to find out.
* This book was provided free of charge from the publisher in exchange for an honest review.
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LibraryThing member kmartin802
This space opera begins a new series. Tess Bailey is a orphan rebel with a mysterious past. Shade Ganavan is the bounty hunter who wants to bring her in to get the money to buy back the business his father lost to gamblers. They meet when Tess and her crew stop at his planet in need of urgent ship
Shade is conflicted about turning Tess in. The more he gets to know her, the more he likes her and her cause. In fact, they fall in love. But Shane isn't the only bounty hunter on her trail. When others come and Tess learns that he is also a bounty hunter, her sense of betrayal ruins her relationship with Shade.
The book has plenty of action as Tess and her crew get in and out of danger. Secrets are learned.
This was an okay space opera. There was nothing wrong with it, but there was nothing new or original about it either. It hits most of the space opera tropes but doesn't add anything to the genre. Readers looking for another space opera will enjoy this one. Readers who are fans of Bouchet's writing will also enjoy this one.
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repairs and fleeing the Dark Watch who wants to recover her and the lab she stole.Shade is conflicted about turning Tess in. The more he gets to know her, the more he likes her and her cause. In fact, they fall in love. But Shane isn't the only bounty hunter on her trail. When others come and Tess learns that he is also a bounty hunter, her sense of betrayal ruins her relationship with Shade.
The book has plenty of action as Tess and her crew get in and out of danger. Secrets are learned.
This was an okay space opera. There was nothing wrong with it, but there was nothing new or original about it either. It hits most of the space opera tropes but doesn't add anything to the genre. Readers looking for another space opera will enjoy this one. Readers who are fans of Bouchet's writing will also enjoy this one.
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LibraryThing member DaffiMere
Space travel. Theft. Telling your Overlord tyrant of a father where to stuff it.
Rebels, Overlord soldiers, Bounty Hunters and one hell of a cash reward for Tess Bailey, dead or alive (preferably alive).
The show down at the end of the book promises to continue into the next book.
Rebels, Overlord soldiers, Bounty Hunters and one hell of a cash reward for Tess Bailey, dead or alive (preferably alive).
The show down at the end of the book promises to continue into the next book.
LibraryThing member TheYodamom
Scrambled, abrupt plot drops, character black holes, unbelievable characters. (possible spoilers) -This started out really good. I loved the action, the mystery man, the ship the mystery. At about 15% everything went wonky. The books is filled with cliches and I saw the big moments coming from the
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very beginning, no surprises These people are running for their lives, they are escaped prisoners with bounty's on their heads they can not trust anyone. Too bad the story didn't stick with that little detail. Then the "big guy" (yes that was his title) who was introduced and seeming to have a major part just vanished from the story. Okay, I was thinking he'll be right back with some trick to get them going on to the next level right ? No, it's didn't happen till the end, (the end !) when he just popped up again out of the mist and was accepted back into the fold. The MC the most wanted of them all, is so wishy washy, she trusts no person, then blabs her whole story to a complete stranger she just met, and wants to do business with. Then she takes a shower in this strangers house ! What ? Okay she's dirty, water is tight on the ship, something mentioned so many times, but really? You are in so much danger, wanted, hunted and you take a shower in a strangers house ? Wait there is more. She steals a dangerous super solider vaccine, and finds out it's made from her blood. So because she's a super special girl she can drain herself almost dry to make a fix it for some sick kids. The story goes from this super solder vaccine to sick kids with whiplash speed. The vaccine that can cause war/death/destruction suddenly becomes almost forgotten in the story, it's all about saving these orphans, yeh orphans. I could go on but I think you get my feeling on this one. What happened ? I had this author on my top 20 list, this doesn't read like her work at all. Her last 2 books declined in quality this one dumped. I'm done and will not invest in her writing anymore. Show Less
LibraryThing member JamieM12
This was honestly the best book I have read in a while. Amanda Bouchet has written a fast paced page Turner that has you on the edge of your seat turning another page! Fantastic and I am off to read book 2!
LibraryThing member jennybeast
I liked the science fiction and the cats, but I'm not 100% on board with Tess's mysterious backstory/ ability to miraculously heal/ chosen one schtick. The romance is amusing -- I love a hero who you'd rather kick than kiss, and the crew and the worlds are pretty sweet.
LibraryThing member tanaise
LOOOOVED this book so much, already can not wait for the next book in the series. I adore Space Opera, and this was an EXCELLENT example of the genre.
LibraryThing member yonitdm
This is the book that kicked off my love of this author. This is a fun space romp with love, espionage, intrigue, it has it all. Do you like a grumpy exterior to the love interests? Trust issues? Double and triple crossing and high stakes? This had it all. An interesting plot and cast of characters
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LibraryThing member wyvernfriend
I read book 2 before book 1 and this did remove some of the will they won't they suspense of the story. Tess Bailey is a wanted criminal and she's on the run with her band of friends. They get help from Shade Ganavan and things get complicated from there, there are space battles, politics and lots
I'm enjoying this series, but the big bad is very big and very bad and things are very very complicated.
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of yearning and sex. The two of them have a complicated life and none is more complicated than Tess and the reasons the leader of the galaxy wants her in custody.I'm enjoying this series, but the big bad is very big and very bad and things are very very complicated.
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LibraryThing member amberwitch
A space opera romance on the very light side. The worldbuilding is rudimentary and lacks internal coherence and logic.
The writing is strong in places, the interpersonal scenes the best parts, but overall the story does not ring true. It reads like a romance writers clever attempts to break into
Tess is a rebel, fighting against the very, very evil Overlord of the known galaxy as a captain of a spaceship. She gets her hands on some extremely hot commodity, setting of a dramatic interstellar chase leading her to dock a very damaged ship planetside. Enlisting a morally ambiguous shopkeeper to repair the ship, she gets more than she bargained for, and romance ensues. Of course there are complications, renewed drama and denouements before a happy for now state is achieved, opening the way for the next book in the series.
I am not particularly interested in reading sex scenes, and long drawn out scenes with sexual tension tend to bore me, so I am probably not the ideal audience for this kind of book.
Also, it is really difficult to overcome the huge suspense of disbelief needed to make it work. The evil evil overlord is so sorely lacking in any substance that he seems a mere plot device. And no evil overlord worth his salt would have overseers in all the streets, but neglect to monitor space ship ports for arrivals and departures, particularly arrivals of heavily damaged ships.
The writing is strong in places, the interpersonal scenes the best parts, but overall the story does not ring true. It reads like a romance writers clever attempts to break into
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SFF, and unfortunately failing.Tess is a rebel, fighting against the very, very evil Overlord of the known galaxy as a captain of a spaceship. She gets her hands on some extremely hot commodity, setting of a dramatic interstellar chase leading her to dock a very damaged ship planetside. Enlisting a morally ambiguous shopkeeper to repair the ship, she gets more than she bargained for, and romance ensues. Of course there are complications, renewed drama and denouements before a happy for now state is achieved, opening the way for the next book in the series.
I am not particularly interested in reading sex scenes, and long drawn out scenes with sexual tension tend to bore me, so I am probably not the ideal audience for this kind of book.
Also, it is really difficult to overcome the huge suspense of disbelief needed to make it work. The evil evil overlord is so sorely lacking in any substance that he seems a mere plot device. And no evil overlord worth his salt would have overseers in all the streets, but neglect to monitor space ship ports for arrivals and departures, particularly arrivals of heavily damaged ships.
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LibraryThing member spiritedstardust
I’m not a huge fan of space themed novels but this had just enough going for it to keep me reading - the “adult” scenes were the best part tbh.
I wish it was easier to find good fantasy/paranormal/sci-fi books that have adult characters and “adult fun times” rather than just teenagers
I wish it was easier to find good fantasy/paranormal/sci-fi books that have adult characters and “adult fun times” rather than just teenagers
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LibraryThing member Library_Breeder
I bought the book when it first came out, and without reading it bought the second in this series. I finally got around to reading it, it took some time getting into it, but it was pretty good. I just can't seem to get into the second in this series. It is not nearly as good as the previous series
It's a space opera/romance/rebels vs. the Empire/life on colonized planets/princess as the heroine/special snowflake with mysterious powers/is the hero going to betray the heroine for money/kind of book.
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Amanda wrote, and it was based on the strength of that series I bought these books. I don't know.It's a space opera/romance/rebels vs. the Empire/life on colonized planets/princess as the heroine/special snowflake with mysterious powers/is the hero going to betray the heroine for money/kind of book.
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Awards
Kirkus Reviews Best Book of the Year (Romance — 2019)
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Original publication date
2019-01-01
Physical description
416 p.; 24 cm
ISBN
0349420874 / 9780349420875